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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.65, 7,236.13 and 2,885.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.65, 7,236.13 and 2,885.83 is: 3,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.65 : 7,236.13 = 2,885.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.65/7,236.13 = 2,885.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.65x = 7,236.13 × 2,885.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.65x = 20,882,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882,241.04/5,243.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.39

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